Rowdy Gaines

Title: Olympic Gold Medalist
Birth Date: February 17, 1960
Birth Place: Winter Haven, FL
Attended: Auburn
Attachment: U.S. Swim Team, International Swimming Hall of Fame

Price range: $0-$15,000
Categories: Olympics, Sports
Available for: Appearances, Endorsements, Speaking Engagements

Rowdy has one of the most inspirational stories in all of sport….Missing the U.S. Boycotted 1980 Olympics didn’t end Rowdy’s career… It ignited it!…. After taking a year off, Rowdy returned to the 1984 Olympics an underdog but emerged a winner….but it doesn’t stop there…in 1991 Rowdy was diagnosed with Guillan-Barre Syndrome, paralyzing him for over two weeks…he not only recovered but went on to win 2 World Master’s Titles and broke 2 World Masters Records the following year. He is known as one of the world’s most dedicated, as well as, ambitious athletes and symbolizes the American quest for more than gold.

Now one of the Olympic Movement’s most passionate ambassadors, Rowdy travels the globe as a clinician, motivational speaker, and television commentator. Currently, he’s USA Swimming’s chief fundraising officer, is married to wife Judy and has four daughters.

Rowdy Gaines Speaker

Having Rowdy Gaines as your speaker, is guaranteeing a hit. He can share his struggles with battling illness and then returning to swimming better than ever. He will inspire everyone and send the message that every day matters and to never forget that.

Rowdy Gaines Appearance

Rowdy Gaines is one of the most appealing athletes around the world because of the positive image and message that he exerts. He is sure to engage audiences everywhere and keep everyone interested in what he has to offer.

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